Advocacy for World Languages

What does the research show about foreign language study?

How does language learning support academic achievement?

How does language learning provide cognitive benefits to students?

How does language learning affect attitudes and beliefs about language learning and about other cultures?

ACTFL Legislative Action Center

ACTFL State Advocacy Team Toolkit

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How much language should I take to get into college ?

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ACTFL 21st Century Skills Map Wikispace

21st century Skills Map for World Languages


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Most recently, Ohio has become interested in becoming one of the states which offer a Seal of Biliteracy.Read more about it here in the
State Guidelines for Implementing the Seal of Biliteracy.


NATIONAL LANGUAGE POLICIES - a comprehensive examination of major national language policies in the United States since 1979.


Language Specific Advocacy

Language Specific Advocacy (French, German, Spanish, Latin, Italian, Chinese, Arabic, etc.)